In an era defined by unprecedented technological advancements, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and the Smart Systems presents both challenges and opportunities. Rapid advancements in automation, machine learning, and AI-driven technologies are reshaping job roles and creating...

Anxiety about falling behind can drive people to embrace emerging technologies with uncertain consequences. We study how social forces shape demand for AI-based learning tools early in the education pipeline. In incentivized experiments with parents--key gatekeepers for children's AI...

We study the rapid expansion of Brazil's private online higher-education sector and its effects on market structure and college enrollment. Exploiting regional and field-specific variation in online education penetration, we find that online programs expand access for older students but divert...